Costa Dorada And Its Attractions

Costa Dorada is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain, due to the wonderful landscapes and the numerous beautiful resorts for all tastes. Whether you are in search of a resort for you and your family, or a place to have lots of fun with your friends, Costa Dorada is the right choice for you; here you will find a little bit of everything, something to please you. Sitges is one of the tourist destinations for the ones who are in search of something unusual.
Why is Sitges unusual?

Sitges is situated very close to Barcelona, just 40 kilometres away; this means that from the airport in Barcelona you will only have to drive half an hour to get to Sitges. The unique thing about Sitges is that it is very popular among European tourists who come here to invade its bars and the nudist beaches. Its reputation had a boom starting in 1960, when a so-called cultural movement was born here as a response against Franco.

Situated near a high and rocky coastline, the resort still hosts a nonconformist carnival each February, passing on the traditions of its violent past. Muse del Cal Ferrat is the most suggestive window opened into the historical past of the city; it used to be Santiago Rusinyol’s house and tourists have the chance to admire many paintings and works that use wrought iron as material. The neighbour Museu Maricel is a former hospital that was plentifully refurnished by the American billionaire Charles Deering.

Other attractions in Sitges

The Old Quarter is a very special place and if you visit Sitges, this should definitely be on your list. You will find houses here which date back to the medieval era, houses belonging to fishermen. The Old Church is built in a Baroque style; in fact, most of the buildings have a Baroque style. The beaches are another important attraction in Sitges; the 17 beaches have a very good location, close to the centre of the city and they are extremely popular especially among the young tourists.

If you prefer a nudist beach, choose Playa de la Ribera and if you travel with your children, the best family beach is Playa de la Fragata. For evening entertainment you can choose one of the restaurants situated on the promenade or you can participate in one of the carnivals that are so renowned. The Gay Festival in January is very popular among the gay population. In fact, there are a lot of gay bars and clubs in Sitges, which make it such a unique and unconventional tourist destination.